Data leakage prevention

Data leakage prevention measures should be applied to systems, networks and any other devices that process, store or transmit sensitive information.

Purpose

To detect and prevent unauthorized transmission of sensitive information.

Implementation Guidance

Implement DLP solutions for endpoints, email, and networks

Define DLP policies based on data classification

Monitor for policy violations

Investigate and respond to DLP incidents

Educate users about data handling requirements

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Google Workspace

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Microsoft 365

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Cloudflare

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